FIRE 9005 - Fire Fighter Survival

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    Description
    This course was developed in an effort to reduce the number of firefighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis. Provides a greater understanding how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground. Avoiding situations that could cause you to become lost, trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies on scene. Topics include firefighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, being trained in problem-solving techniques so you can become more self reliant. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) across the nation. 2010 curriculum.